WHR Family wish you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous “New Year 2016”. Let’s stand stronger Against No Discrimination on the Basis of Marital Status.
Attention ! WHR condemn the inhumane behavior done against President Bidhya Devi Bhandari: Against the Widow of Nepal
Previously our attention was caught by one of the posts by Mr. Pradeep Jha. His post evidently disrespected widows in Nepal. After that we came across series of such posts from different social sites medium. Coming to the one of the post by a youth we were totally embarrassed the post of Ms. Rupa, It translates as, ‘ In Mithila …
Attention ! WHR condemn the inhumane behavior done against President Bidhya Devi Bhandari: Against the Widow of Nepal
Our attention was caught by one of the posts by Mr. Pradeep Jha. It translates as, ‘ This time the auspicious occasion of Bibaha Panchami was disrupted by the cursed widow ‘Bidhwa Bhandari’. The old sayings are correct; during auspicious events widows and cursed people should not participate. Here we can see one person with both the curses.’ A President …
Donate a Blanket: Phase 1
WHR and Sasto Deal jointly distributed blankets on 23rd December at Dharamsthali . It was a great moment to see elderly women smile and bless us. This has encouraged us to do more. Team WHR would like to thank Team Sasto Deal and everyone who contributed. But would also like to point out that the campaign is still up and …
Women Saftey Walk: Gorkha Update
WHR-Gorkha successful conducted Women Saftey Audit, supported by UN Women. The audit focued on women and their saftey after Earthquake, to mark the last phase of the program saftey walk was done.
News Update: Half widows have little hope for justice
http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2015-11-07/half-widows-have-little-hope-for-justice.html
Women Safety Walk
On the 18th October 2015 WHR with the support from UN Women WHR marked its 1st Women Safety Audit’s last day with “Women Safety Walk”. The main aim of the Women Safety Walk was to make public places safer for women which were allocated to be fearful during the data collection. The Walk was joined by Government officials, Police, health …
Interaction with Sangatees
The interaction with Sangatees took place at WHR Office where Ms. Lily Thapa shared her experience of 20 years with WHR, standing for the Rights of Single women and protracted the works done during and after the earthquake to protect the Human Rights. During the interaction session various issues concerning violence against women were discussed.
Celebrating International Girl Child Day
#Throw Back Women for Human Rights, single women group (WHR), along with Pro Public filed for the rights of Vaikalya (child widows) on 13 Poush of 2066 (28th December, 2009). Vaikalyas are considered worst than widows and have many codes of conducts. After 3 years, on 3 Jesth 2069 (16th May, 2012), the Supreme Court announced that such traditions …